Sanan Sjugirov vs Vladislav Kovalev
GM Sanan Sjugirov (2544) · GM Vladislav Kovalev (2565)
Sanan Sjugirov and Vladislav Kovalev have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2007 and the most recent in Jul 2024. Sjugirov leads 7 wins to 6, with 3 draws (81% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sjugirov with White | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Kovalev with White | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Vladislav Kovalev | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Sanan Sjugirov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Classic Play In |
| Mar 2024 | Sanan Sjugirov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2023 | Vladislav Kovalev | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk15 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk3 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Vladislav Kovalev | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk2 Swiss |
| May 2021 | Vladislav Kovalev | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Three Knights Opening | Titled Arena May 8th |
| Mar 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Torre Attack | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Dec 2019 | Sanan Sjugirov | Vladislav Kovalev | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2017 | Sanan Sjugirov | Vladislav Kovalev | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Feb 2017 | Vladislav Kovalev | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Mar 2016 | Vladislav Kovalev | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 15th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Feb 2012 | Vladislav Kovalev | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Philidor | Moscow Open A |
| Aug 2011 | Sanan Sjugirov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 50th Wch U20 |
| Sep 2007 | Sanan Sjugirov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17th EU-ch U14 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sanan Sjugirov and Vladislav Kovalev?
In 16 recorded games, Sanan Sjugirov has 7 wins, Vladislav Kovalev has 6 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Sanan Sjugirov and Vladislav Kovalev played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Sep 2007 to Jul 2024.
What openings do Sanan Sjugirov and Vladislav Kovalev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.